Early in the day she left me suddenly, and came back dressed in her riding-habit.
"I am going for a ride, dear," she said hurriedly.

"I am not very well; I need fresh air.

You can do without me for a few hours, I daresay." Something in her manner made me wonder.

I heard the mustering of horses on the gravel, and dragged myself to the window to see if John Hollingford were of the party.

But he was not there.